I smoke a lot of weed while producing, admittedly. I think it definitely helps me in terms of getting in the zone and and being able to stay concentrated. I know for sure that it makes the whole experience more fun and interesting. On the downside, I probably smoke an amount that would be considered excessive by most people, and after 5-6 hours I can start to get pretty cracked out, at which point I need to either stop or get something to help me wake up.